The Orange County Sheriff-Coroner Department is dedicated to providing the residents of Orange County with relevant and timely information regarding the services the department offers. This site is designed to give general information as well as specific requirements regarding applying for a Business license from the Orange County Sheriff-Coroner Department.

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The Orange County Sheriff-Coroner Department Business licensing desk is located at 320 N. Flower Street, Santa Ana. The office is open Tuesday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (with the exception of County holidays).

The Orange County Sheriff Department's ride-along program is offered primarily to residents and those employed by the County; to include Professional Staff, County Employees, Sheriff Reserve Deputies, and Sheriff Explorers. Every attempt will be made to accommodate interested persons: however, any applicant may be disqualified without cause.

A resident may submit a ride-along request form, however, a background check will be conducted and there is no guarantee a ride will be authorized. Authorization for the ride is granted by the Division Commander.

How can I provide feedback about my interaction with OCSD?

The Orange County Sheriff’s Department is inviting all residents, business owners and visitors to Orange County to complete our Community Survey to tell us about your interaction with us. This survey is one method of achieving a more open forum for communication and feedback from citizens. Those that complete this survey will provide us with information that will help us to continue to provide a high level service in the community.

Thank you for taking the time to #TellOCSD!

How do I commend an employee?

The department considers its relations with the community to be of paramount importance and encourages citizens to express their opinions regarding the performance, professionalism, and conduct of our employees. We particularly appreciate it when the public takes the time to commend our employees for a job well done. If you would like to commend a Sheriff’s Department employee or make a general comment on the service you received, pleasedownload a copy of the Public Comment Notice. Commendations and comments can be delivered to any Sheriff’s Department office during business hours or mailed to the address below. Your notice will be processed and we will make sure that your comments are forwarded to the employee’s supervisor for review.

The Internal Affairs Unit is responsible for conducting investigations of alleged misconduct by department members while ensuring appropriate due process and Peace Officer Bill of Rights assurances are provided. The unit is also charged with overseeing the application process of concealed weapons permits and various business licensing required by County and Contract City ordinance. The department considers its relations with the community to be of paramount importance and encourages citizens to express their opinions regarding the performance, professionalism, and conduct of our employees. Below you will find a copy of our Personnel Complaint Form.Download a copyof the Personnel Complaint Form. Complaints can be mailed to:

Who do I call to find out the status of a case currently under investigation by the Sheriff's Department?

South Orange County: (949) 425-1900

North Orange County (Villa Park/Unincorporated areas): (714) 647-7083

West Orange County (Stanton): (714) 891-2481

Civil Service Fees

General:

Single Process $30.00

Writ of Possession $125.00

Till Tap $85.00

Claim of Defendant $30.00

Order for Appearance $30.00

Subpoena $30.00

Summons $30.00

Keeper Levy:

8 hour $205.00 deposit

48 hour $1,100.00 deposit

Open End $2,600.00

Vehicle Levy:

Standard Vehicle $1,500.00 deposit

Levy/Garnishment:

Earnings Withholding Order $30.00

Personal Property Levy & Sale $275.00 deposit

Bank Levy/Garnishment $30.00

Attachments:

Real Estate $125.00

Bank: Escrow $30.00

Secretary of State $70.00 plus $10.00 checks payable to the Secretary of State

DMV $75.00 plus $15.00 checks payable to DMV

Real Property:

Writ of Sale $1,200.00 deposit

Writ of Execution $1,200.00 deposit

Release $60.00 deposit

Drugs, Alcohol and Gangs: Blood Test Results

How do I find out the results of a blood alcohol test? Please call (714) 834-6400.

How do I find out the results of a drug test? Please call (714) 834-4514.

Who can answer my questions about drugs and gangs? The Deputies assigned to the Orange County Sheriff's Department Community Programs Detail are available to answer questions related to drug use and gang involvement. They can be reached at (714) 647-4133.

How do I find out about education and awareness programs available in my area? The Orange County Sheriff's Department provides the Drug Use is Life Abuse /Project: No Gangs educational programs to schools located in areas we serve. To find out what is available in your area, please call (714) 647-4133.

What is the legal blood alcohol limit?

Adults - 0.08%

Zero Tolerance: below 21yrs.0.01%

Any blood Alcohol level or drug level if it impairs your ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.

Select the E-services tab and use Arrest Warrants or call (714) 834-6472.

My neighbor always parks in front of my house. Can he do that?

Yes, as long as he is legally parked and it is a public street.

Will you do a welfare check?

Yes. You will need to provide us with the telephone number of the residence and your telephone number if you would like to be contacted regarding the disposition of the welfare check. For welfare checks please call (714) 647-7000.

What is the law regarding car seats for children?

No driver shall transport any child in a motor vehicle without providing and properly securing the child in a child passenger restraint system (approved car seat) unless the child is at least one of the following:

Six years of age or older.

Weighs 60 pounds or more.

How can I get a restraining order?

Restraining orders are issued by a Superior Court Judge. If you would like additional information regarding restraining orders please call (714) 973-0134.

How long may I park a vehicle on a public street without moving it?

72 hours

Is it legal to carry pepper spray?

Yes. It is legal to carry pepper spray without a permit for defense purposes only.

My car has been towed. How do I find out where it is being stored?

You will need to obtain the license plate number or VIN and call (714) 647-7000. The Desk Officer will be able to tell you where it was towed, and why.

Effective at noon on October 9, 2012, payment of bail may be made through EZ Card and Kiosk Company. EZ Card and Kiosk offers online payments using a debit or credit card, kiosk payments (located in the lobby of both the Intake and Release Center (IRC) and the Theo Lacy Branch Jail) as well as telephone payments.

Bail can be posted 24/7 at the IRC Cashier's Office for inmates housed at any Orange County Sheriff’s Department Jail facility.

Bail can be posted at the Theo Lacy Cashier's Office only for inmates housed at the Theo Lacy Jail. The Theo Lacy Cashier’s Office is open from 6:30 pm until midnight Monday through Thursday and from 8:00 am until midnight Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

If the inmate is a new booking and has completed the booking process or has appeared in court and has been remanded to the custody of the Sheriff, bail can be posted at the IRC Cashier's Office at 550 N. Flower St., Santa Ana.

If the inmate has been sentenced, bail cannot be posted.

Bail/Bond information will be available approximately six hours after booking time.

How long does the release process take?

The average time is approximately 4 hours, but could be as little as 2, or as much as 6 hours.

How long after booking time are charges and bail information available?

Usually, 2 to 3 hours.

How can I get some or all of an inmate's property released to me?

During regular visiting days and times, simply advise the Deputy at the information desk that you need a Property Release Form Complete the form in detail and return it to the Deputy who will obtain the inmate's signature. When the form is signed, the property will be brought to the information desk. You must wait until all of the above steps have been completed. If you do not wait, the property will be returned to storage and the process will begin again when you return. Only in cases of extreme emergency can it be done outside of regular visiting days and times.

It is the policy of our Sheriff to contact every victim of a crime in person. If you are not available at the time of the incident, a deputy will respond to your location another time, at your convenience.

Sheriff Patch Requests

It is the position of the Orange County Sheriff's Department to only release shoulder patches to other law enforcement agencies for the use in an official display case. Such requests are to be submitted on the law enforcement agency's letterhead and mailed to Professional Standards Division, 550 North Flower Street, Santa Ana, CA 92703.

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